Senior Manager, Global Transaction Banking, Commercial Banking, Halifax

Scotiabank; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Halifax seeks a Senior Manager, Commercial Global Transaction Banking to lead development of payment, cash management, and deposit solutions for a portfolio of commercial clients. You will drive revenue growth through tailored treasury offerings and strategic client conversations in a sales-driven environment.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver integrated financial solutions, stay informed on market trends, and strengthen client relationships while upholding regulatory

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Economics.
• Strong sales, business development, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of commercial banking products and services including payments, cash management, deposits, and treasury solutions.
• Understanding of credit fundamentals and ability to assess client financial information.
• Experience developing and executing sales strategies to achieve growth objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned market area and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet in-office presence requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a portfolio of commercial banking clients by identifying and delivering payment, cash management, and deposit solutions tailored to client needs.
• Drive business development activities and implement market strategies to achieve sustainable portfolio growth.
• Create and execute sales plans for both prospective and existing clients.
• Collaborate with internal partners to deliver integrated financial solutions and enhance the overall client experience.
• Maintain a deep understanding of payment, cash management, treasury, and deposit products to provide expert advice and recommendations.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, and product enhancements while sharing insights with clients and internal partners.
• Build, strengthen, and retain client relationships through proactive engagement and exceptional service.
• Support a high-performance, inclusive culture that reflects the Bank's values and commitment to diversity.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, risk management practices, and operational standards.

Skills

Sales acumen

Relationship management

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal abilities

Travel willingness

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

About The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager, Commercial Global Transaction Banking, you will play a key role in helping businesses optimize their payment, cash management, and deposit solutions while contributing to the growth and success of Canadian Commercial Banking. Working closely with a portfolio of commercial clients, you will leverage your expertise to deliver tailored treasury, cash management, and payment solutions that support clients' financial objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-focused professional who thrives in a sales-driven environment and enjoys building long-term partnerships with clients while delivering innovative financial solutions.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Develop and grow a portfolio of commercial banking clients by identifying and delivering payment, cash management, and deposit solutions tailored to client needs.
• Drive business development activities and implement market strategies to achieve sustainable portfolio growth.
• Create and execute sales plans for both prospective and existing clients.
• Collaborate with internal partners to deliver integrated financial solutions and enhance the overall client experience.
• Maintain a deep understanding of payment, cash management, treasury, and deposit products to provide expert advice and recommendations.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, and product enhancements while sharing insights with clients and internal partners.
• Build, strengthen, and retain client relationships through proactive engagement and exceptional service.
• Support a high-performance, inclusive culture that reflects the Bank's values and commitment to diversity.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, risk management practices, and operational standards.

What You Will Bring To The Team

You are a client-focused professional with strong sales acumen and a passion for delivering value through strategic financial solutions. You excel at building relationships, influencing decision-making, and identifying opportunities to support client success

Your ability to navigate complex client needs while collaborating across teams makes you a trusted advisor and valuable business partner

Must-Have

• Education: Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Strong sales, business development, and relationship management skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of commercial banking products and services, including payments, cash management, deposits, and treasury solutions.
• Understanding of credit fundamentals and the ability to assess client financial information.
• Experience developing and executing sales strategies to achieve growth objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned market area.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to meet in-office presence requirements based on business needs.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in Commercial Banking, Treasury Management, Cash Management, Payments, or a related financial services environment.
• Knowledge of customer profitability models and integrated financial solutions.
• Experience supporting complex commercial client relationships.
• Understanding of industry trends and competitive market dynamics within treasury and cash management services.

What's in It for You?

When you join the bank, you are not just taking a job, you’re becoming part of a culture that values inclusion, accountability, integrity, and client-centricity - that is our ScotiaBond which is the foundation for how we support our people and deliver for our clients.

As an employee in Canadian Commercial Banking at Scotiabank, you can expect:

• A competitive Total Rewards package including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits, and market-leading compensation.
• Ongoing career development and coaching from experienced leaders, with clear opportunities to grow within Commercial Banking and across Scotiabank.
• The chance to own and grow a high-impact client portfolio, with real accountability and visibility in your market.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team that values partnership, inclusion, and shared success.
• Exposure to a broad range of industries, clients, and complex financial solutions, accelerating your learning and expertise.

Location(s): Canada : Nova Scotia : Halifax

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here.